These Vintage Photos Prove That Roller Derby Has Always Been Cool

The Derby

In 1929, as the Great Depression took hold of the nation, Seltzer figured out why attendance was dropping at his Oregon cinema chain. The struggling film publicist realized that dance marathons were awarding cash prices to out-of-work contestants, and spectators were drawn to these events over a trip to the movies.

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